AU - Sandown Hillside - Race 2

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

39.4K

VIEW

Verdict

NOVAMIRA (7) was in the market behind a short-priced favourite on debut at Bendigo and ran a game second on heavy ground. The winner there had been highly competitive in some top 2yo races and doubt she finds that level of competition here. She can go one better. INDALO (4) is a filly by Cosmic Force on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr yard who has made a good impression at the jumpouts. Jamie Melham on from a soft draw, expecting a big run. SMOKY KITCHEN (9) is a filly by I Am Invincible for the Maher yard who has won a jumpout nicely. Well-bred sort who should be ready to go. RUBY GUILD (8) has been thereabouts in two runs to date and warrants respect off a let-up. NAFSIKA (5) is a Toronado filly for the McDonald yard. Watch the market for a lead.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Was well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on August 12 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind I Am Aria with 126lbs at $4.40. Chased a good one on debut and this looks ideal. 1st Pick 7 Novamira Jockey: Jye Mcneil Trainer: Chris Waller J: Jye Mcneil T: Chris Waller	132	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Was well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 7 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Bendigo on August 12 over 5f, on rain affected going, 1.5 len behind I Am Aria with 126lbs at $4.40. Chased a good one on debut and this looks ideal.
4	Three-year-old filly making debut by Cosmic Force out of Capalina. Purchased for AUD $ 10,000 (Inglis 2025 HTBA Yearling Sale). Won a Cranbourne jump-out on August 24. Looks smart, should go well. 2nd Pick 4 Indalo Jockey: Jamie Melham Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Jamie Melham T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	102	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Three-year-old filly making debut by Cosmic Force out of Capalina. Purchased for AUD $ 10,000 (Inglis 2025 HTBA Yearling Sale). Won a Cranbourne jump-out on August 24. Looks smart, should go well.
9	Filly by I Am Invincible facing the starter for the first time. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on August 17. Should be ready to run a big race. 3rd Pick 9 Smoky Kitchen Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Ciaron Maher J: Thomas Stockdale T: Ciaron Maher	100	-	-	-	27%	11/4
Analysis Filly by I Am Invincible facing the starter for the first time. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on August 17. Should be ready to run a big race.

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